Wilderness Retreat Schedule

Here it is, what you've all been waiting for: the schedule for our Wilderness Retreat, May 15-17!

Friday, May 15

5:30 pm Gather at church at 5:30

(unless carpool requires other time/location, tbd)

6:00 pm Leave church.
9:00 pm Arrive at Creekside (Edinburg, VA)
10:00 pm Evening worship
10:45 pm Socializing, Board games
12:00 am Lights out

Saturday, May 16
8:00 am Breakfast
8:30 am Morning Circle
9:00 am Solitary Retreat (Each youth stakes out a circle of about 10 feet to stay in, silently, for a full hour)
10:30 am Programming & Active Games
12:00 pm Lunch
Clean-up
1:00 pm Craft Time: Work on stoles, decorate T-shirts
2:30 pm Leave for zip line at Bryce Resort
3:30 pm Zip-Line
5:30 pm Picnic dinner at Bryce
7:30 pm Arrive back at Creekside, begin worship planning
8:30 pm Faith Statement practicing, with mentors
9:00 pm Youth-led worship
9:30 pm Socializing, Board games
12:00 am Lights out

Sunday, May 17
8:00 am Breakfast
8:30 am Hike & Programming
11:00 am Major Clean-Up
12:00 pm Closing Circle
12:30 pm Lunch
1:00 pm Leave Edinburg
3:30 pm Families pick up youth at church

Becky will be in touch with those who will be traveling to determine carpools.

As with the last retreat, families are asked to provide food for the group. An updated version of the CoA food assignments is available for download here (and also in the column to the right.) This document has changed since you last saw it. Please consult this newest version.

And, finally, a list of things which require exclamation points:

• Remember that all youth must bring a draft of their faith statement to the retreat!

• If you haven't already submitted your playlist, email it to Becky asap!

• If you haven't already handed in your waiver for doing the zip-line, please bring it to Wednesday's CoA class!

• Closed-toe footwear is required for the zip-line! (no sandals or flip flops!) And long hair must be tied back in a clip or pony tail! (for other requirements, click here)

• There is only ONE bathroom at Creekside! Take a shower before you come!

• If you have allergies to dust or to pollen, be sure to bring your medications—there will be lots of both!

• If you have any questions, please let Becky know asap!

• Looking forward to a great retreat!